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Sunday, September 23

Study finds greater public awareness still needed about dementia

Common beliefs and misconceptions in the community about dementia are still proving obstacles to treatment despite a rise in public awareness campaigns, an Australian study has found.

Weight loss shown to reverse atrial fibrillation

Obese people suffering from atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse the effects of the heart condition by losing weight according to Australian research.

Antibiotic prescriptions in infants may impact the effectiveness of important vaccinations

Findings from a South Australian-led study on antibiotic use and the effectiveness of vaccinations could have significant implications for vaccination programs globally.

Inflammation discovered to be cause, not result, of dementia

A study led by South Australian scientists has determined that inflammation is a major cause of dementia, opening up new pathways to the treatment of the disease.

Aussie zika vaccine begins US trial

The first non-human primate trials of a dual vaccine developed in Australia for the zika and chikungunya viruses are about to begin in the United States.

Barossa Valley irrigation project seeks to expand

A vineyard irrigation project that set out to reduce the reliance on the River Murray is expanding and could soon provide enough water for the entire western Barossa Valley.

'Most advanced hospital in modern world' opens

One of the world’s most advanced hospitals has officially opened in South Australia.

Mining & Resources
Solar thermal plant to be built in South Australia

Andrew Spence Friday, August 18